I honestly enjoy the actual act of translation,
which means I put my all into every project
I receive.

Clients always appreciate my skill, devotion,
and attention to detail. My work has even been
called "a model for others to follow".

Accuracy is important to me, and every project
receives thorough proofreading and retouching
until I'm satisfied that it's of the very highest
quality.

My degrees
in Japanese and linguistics from the University
of Michigan mean I have an excellent grasp of
the Japanese language, as well as language in
general.

I'm a voracious reader with an expansive vocabulary,
and I visit Japan often to keep abreast of current
cultural trends there.

In December 2001, I earned Level 1 certification
in Japanese language proficiency. I'm a member
of JAT,
the Japan Association of Translators.

You may like to take a look at my résumé.
I would be happy to provide references as well.

I consider it my professional
responsibility to maintain the strictest confidentiality
concerning my clients and their projects. Therefore,
I would be happy to sign a non-disclosure agreement
or similar document before beginning any work.
I feel this is especially important in light
of the Personal Information Protection Law of
Japan which took effect on April 1, 2005, and
I will do my utmost to ensure my Japanese clients
are in full compliance with this law.